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The hard-working salt gatherers of Piran have earned the reputation for the city as a world-famous salt manufacturer. There's even an old saying "Piran has risen from salt". Famous Piran Salt had a protected designation of origin (PDO) label, as it is produced according to 700-year-old traditional procedures with authentic tools.
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Being one of the most important sources of income in town, here salt gathering is a highly respected and honourable labor.
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Therefore, each new season starts with a magnificent celebration of salt gatherers who are heading off to the salt pans on St. George's Day.
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Also, the salt works museum, which is situated in the centre of the big salt pan, opens its doors for visitors in spring and summer.
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When the sun and wind conditions are right, head to the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park to see the traditional and niche salt harvest.